Workplace Safety and Resilience in the Irish Prison Service: Policy, People, and Practice

ICPA 2025 Presentation by Mark Callanan (PID205)

Author

Mark Callanan

Governor, Irish Prison Service, Ireland

Governor Mark Callanan is a senior manager within the Irish Prison Service and currently serves as head of the Irish Prison Service College. With a solid background in healthcare and emergency services, he brings a wealth of experience to prison service management. Mark has a strong foundation in workforce development, operations management, and crisis response, and is recognized for driving innovation in high-stakes environments.

His career highlights include leading volunteer coordination efforts, managing risk across complex systems, and responding to major incidents - including national pandemic deployments. In his current role, he oversees the training and professional development of Irish Prison Service staff, championing a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and psychological resilience.

His current focus and remit centers on building capacity and supporting staff through evidence-informed leadership and strategic collaboration.

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